Window stay



A. RONNING WINDOW STAY April 2, 1940.

2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed June 9, 1938 !N\/ E NTO R Anom ly xeo/v/w/va BY ATTORNEY April 2, 1940.

A. RONNING WINDOW STAY rilea Jupe 9. 1938 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 A ORNEY INVENTOR A004 PH RON/V/NG BY FIB-LEF- IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Patented Apr. 2.; 1940 UNITED STATES;

wmnow s'rAY [Adolph Refin ng, Minneapolia- Minn, 9 Application June 9, 1938,"Serial Fla-212,734

9; Claims. (01. 292 276) Y 1 This'in v'ention relates to improvements in win dow hardware or' window stays.

The 'typeof'h'a'rdware here in mind is. that whichis usedas staymeans: forjtheffastening of storm windows and screens in window frames} I and, in order to facilitate the understanding of my invention; the more usual types of such :de vices will be briefly discussed.- Probabl'y'the most popular arrangement of the storm Windows and ,1 screens is to provide them with hooks at their.

1o upper ends which pivotally engage hangers affixed to the upper ends of the window frames so. that the *storm windows or screens may swing 7 from their upper ends and may be readily interchanged by disengaging them from the hangers. However. in addition to the above structures it is necessary to provide some means to lockfthe lower ends of the storm windows or screens and to permit them to be swung outwardly andre tained in a slightly opened position whenever do sired, and it is with devices of this kind that I am "concerned. Heretofore the storm windows and screens have been simply provided with hooks or latches for holding them closed and where necessary, with an assembly of swinging arms connected :to the windows or screensand engaging brackets secured toythe window frame. These arms are conventionally arranged tolock the storm windows or screens or to support them in an outwardly swung position at their lower ends. ,All of such devices, however, are relatively crude, diincult to operate, and make the operation of interchanging the storm windows and screen's very diificult and one which is dreaded in almost every instance. Furthermore, the prior devices have all'employed fastening and 'supporting assemblies which required theyuse of large projecting-parts on the storm sash and screens thus making it very difiicult to store the unused windowsorscreens away compactly and ranging the parts.

Having in mind these iactsfit is the primary object of invention to provide means whereby a storm" window or screen may be readily locked in place in a window frame or held in any adjusted angular position-therein, and wherein the parts attached to the storm Window or. screen itself have a minimum projection, or none at all, l to thereby facilitate storage of the. windows and 90 screens and prevent breakage of parts;

-Another object is to provide window'hardware for this: purpose. which. may be readily attached to the storm windows; screens and window;

frames, and wherein the necessary disengagee often resulting in breaking or otherwise di'sar 'ing. member tothe window.

ment of the parts when interchanging the win' dows and screens may be readily carried out without the 'use of any tools and without danger of breakingany of the parts.

Another object is to provide'window hardware of this kind which may be "easily operated to swing the lower endof the storm window or screen outward; from the window sill and which will then effectively support the parts in the se- 10 lectecl or desired'p'ositions.

i? Another object is to provide hardware devices of this nature which may also be used to p0sitively lock 'thestorm window or screen in closed position and which is extremelysimple and durable in construction and convenient in operation; "These and other more detailed and specific objects will be disclosed in the courseof the followin g'specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, in' 'which- Fig. 1 is a fragmentary perspective'view showing a section of a windowlframe andbstorm window with my invention applied thereto, and with 3 the storm window. partially opened.

Fig. 2 is a fragmentaryv detail plan view showing the connection between} the pull cable and arm and the-storm window.

Fig. 3 is a similar view, showing a modified 3 connection.

Fig. 4' is a side elevation? of the assembly in closed position, the stormwind'ow being-shown in section andIwith-a further modification of the connection between the-window and operating parts therefor.

Fig. 5 is a horizontal section along the line 5-5 in Fig.4.

Fig. 6 is' a fragmentary perspective view illustrating the lock for the storm window or screen.

7 is a side: elevation-{partially injsection,

and in a reduced scale, showing a modified type of clevicenfor adjusting and supporting a storm I window or screen.

the line Eta-8 in Fig. '7.

Fig. 9 is anelevation on an enlarged scale and partially broken away and I in section, showing the drum and flexible member employed in'the structure of Fig; '7.

Fig. 10 is an enlarged cross section along the line Hi -ll} in Fig. '7, showing the connection be-' ing member. 1 Fig. 11 is an inside elevation of the connecting member for connecting ,the sai'dlvflexibleadjust Fig. v8 isanenlarged, diametrical section along tween the storm'window and the flexible adjusts 1 Fig. 12 is a cross section along the line l2-l2 in Fig. 9.

Fig. 13 is an enlarged perspective view of the structure of Fig. 7, but including a lock {or holding the storm window or screen in closed position.

Fig. 14 is a view similar to Fig. 7, but showing the assembly in another position.

Fig. 15 is a plan view of the assembly of Fig. 14,

showinga part of the window frame in'cross section.

Referring now more particularly and by reference characters to the drawings, A designates a window frame,"B the storm window or screen, a

and C the device constituting the subject matter of the present invention. It is understood that the term window frame is used to denote the. g window in which the storm windows or screens are 4 to be mounted and, for convenience in this 'description the term window will refer to the storm window which, of course, takes in the form of a frame of suitable size to fit thewindow frame A and having glass panes set in place in usual manner. The useof the term window for the mo"- ing part of the assembly is further justified for described herein, but-it will, of course, be understood that the structures described are duplicatedat the other side. The window B is furthermore adapted to be opened by pushing it outwardly at its lower end so that it stands outwardly at an anglerelative to the window frame A. as shown in Fig.1.

My hardware device or assemblyC comprises a carrier, guide member, or elongated bracket 5 which is secured vertically to the inner face or the stop strip D by screws 6, and has marginal flanges l terminating in inwardly turned lips 8 which define a vertical slot .9-and inner guid'eway space H! which opensat upper'andlower ends.

the strip D and away from the edge against which the windowB closes, in order thus to afford some,

clearance when the window is' closed, as indicated at! l. A slide or guide block I 2 is mounted in the guideway ID to slide nicely therein, and carriesa threaded studl3'which extends loosely through the slot 9 to carry an adjustable looking knob M which isscrewed therein. Interposed between the knob l4 and the lips 8 of the bracket 5 is a support arm pivotallymounted at one end on the stud l3 and extended therefrom. The

free end of this arm l5 terminates in a laterally turned pin l6 which is, adaptedto pivotally engage a connecting unit or fastener 11 secured to the window A. This unit I! has a base It secured by screws l9 to the window,.and has an ear apertured to pivotally receive said pin I 6. The arm I5 is of such length and the unit I! is so mounted with respect to the position of the bracket 5, that when the window A is in closed position, the lever will swing inwardly over the bracket with its upper end aligned with the upper end of the bracket, and its lower end located near the lower end of the bracket so that the-knob'and block assembly i i-l2) maintains its engagement with the bracket.

A flexible pull cable 2| is anchored at one.

This device is mounted adjacent the inner edge of end 22 to the block 12, and at its other end has a loop 23 formed to slip over the pin 16 alongside the connecting unit IT, and intermediateits ends the cable is trained over a small pulley 24 which is rotatably pinned to the upper end of the bracket 5, at 25. V

y In operation, the window 13 is normally closed, and to open it, the knob i4 is first loosened and the lower end of the window is pushed outwardly awayirom the frame A. This action exerts a pull on the cable 2| causingthecable to draw the block 92 upwardly inthe bracket 5 so that the arm 15 gradually assumes anangular position (Fig. 1). 'When the window is opened to the desired amount, the knob I4 is turned tight to frictionally lock the lower end of the arm 15 and the block) in position, and the arm now braces the window and maintains it in the selected position. To again close the window the knob 14 is loosened and pushed downwardly causing the arm and cable to pull the window back against the strip l). The functionof the cable 21 is to provide-the necessarypull' on the parts when the angle at which-the arm i5 stands is unfavorable for such action. This is particularly true in closing the window, in which. case the cable pulls directly against thewlndow even when the arm stands nearly vertical, as will be understood. The space H between the bracket 5 and the window B provides the necessary clearance for the parts. The action of opening and closing the window, of course, requires the manipulation of the devices at each side of the window, but this is readily carried out by simultaneously loosening and adjusting one knob M with each hand.

In lieu of the connecting unit I? as described with a single ear 23,1 may employ a unit of identical form (Fig. 3) except that it has two spaced ears 2020a, and inthis case the cable loop 23 may he slipped over the pin 16 of the v In either case it is contemplated that the arm 15 will have sufjcient arm l5 between these cars.

flexibility to permit it to be sprung aside enough to permit the pin 16 to clear the'unit ll. This actionthen permits the arm to be disconnected rokeri or disarranged. The storage of the windows or screens is thus greatly facilitated.

' Figs. 4 and 5 illustrate a similar assembly, but

one which is modified in the connecting means between the arm 15 and window B to the end that no projecting parts whatever are mounted on the window. The bracket? and associated parts are all. identical with those heretofore described, but the extended end of the arm' I5 has the pin lta extende'd at each end from each side thereof. The loop 23 of the pull cable 2! is hooked over one end of this pin Mia and the connecting unit Ha here'takes-the form of a socket from the window B and connected to a screen element as ezteriorlythreaded to screw into a re cess 21 cut in the window B. One wall of this socket element has an opening 28 into which the enema R operation; of opening; and closing the: window (or screen) is. exactly heretofore described.

When interchanging. the windows and. screens the arms; l5, are simply pressed: to one side" against the springs 2%. to releas'ethem; from: the socket elements 26: (inz bothwindowsand screens) and itwill' be'readily evident that this tyrua of con nectin-g unitformstno projection'whatever from the windows or. screens. I I

For positively locking; the storm window or screen in closed positioml provide the assembly. shown'in Fig. 6'. A'lockin'g lever 32'Iis" pivoted medially on the studl3, between the knob 14. and arm l5, and has an extended arcuate" hook or finger 3i", which maybe engaged: with a loop-3'6- secured at. 35 into the window'B (or screen) A handle 36. extends fromthelever for moving the hook33 into, and outv of,engagement with the loop 34 and, of course. when thelockis engagedi it. will be: impossible. to. open thestormwindow.

The hook 33 is so shaped thatgwhenlmoved to enter the loop 34,1it also exerts. a.v 'pullingforce onxthe window to draw it to a tightly closed positi'on. The arm l5=mayhave a boss 3'! formed 1 near its lower end to enter: and engage a socket ,38pressed' inan extended portion 39 of the lever '32, to releasably retain the lever in its locked position. The operation of the remainder of the device is exactly the same as previously described, and the positive lock is, of course-,onl-y used-when it is desired to close and lock-the window (or screen). These locks are used on. either, or both, sides oi the window. I I

In lieu of the combination of rigid and flexible' elements l'5 2l)-- for movingand support- I ing the window,-l may employ a single element Y having both of these characteristics as disclosed in Figs. 7 through 12. In these; views A again designates the window frame, Bthe storm window (or screen), and C my device or assembly for adjusting the window. The extensible member of the assembly C is designated at 40 and} takes the form of an elongated strip of spring material, such as steel, formed into a normally concave-convex or arcuate cross sectional shape so that it" may be readily wound into a coil but,

when extended, will have the property of maintaining a straight condition and resisting end-- wise stresses. I'his strip member is wound or coiled up in a container or carrier 41 which is secured to the inner side of the window frame A' and includes a hired cup-like base 42' secured by means of a screw 43 and punched out teeth 44 to the frame. This base has an extended guideway 45 through which the member or strip dllmay slide in a flattened condition to enter and leave the carrier, and this" guideway' directs the strip outwardlytoward the window B. A parted, expansible brakedrum'Mi fits within the coil 46a of the strip 40 and normally contracts in order to tree this coil so that the strip may be readily pulled out of; or pushed into, the carrier.

A cover plate 41- fits over the base 42 and hasa central, cup-shaped depression 48 having an inner, annular, and angularly extended edge-49 located within the drum 46. The. drum has cam lugs 55! punched inwardly at circumferentially spaced points, and these lugs have angular cam faces 5! which engage the edge 49 of the cover plate 4! so that, by pushing this plate inwardly over the base 42 (guided by thetelescoping mar-- gins 52) the edge 49 will cam against the lugs tt-to-e'xpand the drum-46 and tighten the coil 40a. The strip 48' will thus be locked against movement, but by releasing the cover plate 41,- the brakes. drum; it again contract to free strip; :For thus operating" the cover plate 4.1;. I

, provides. stud. 53: which is: rigidly" extended from the'sc'reen 43* through an. opening 54 in the cover, .and.. whiclr carries: a threaded knob 55 on. its. outer end to engage: the. cover (when. screwed tight). and press it inwardly into the: drum, or

to allow the: cover. to. move; outwardly when un-' screwed.

For .reieasably connectingrthe endof the strip to to the window B I provide. a connecting. unit 56 including a-base 5'!" adapted to be screwed: to the: window'a'nd having an aperture 58 with diametrically opposed and radially extended notches- ,59. end i of; the strip: I is notched as; at" 60' to. fans a T- haped head 6| which may enter the notches 5Q; The'base 5'I-is so locatedio'n the window B: that these notches lie atright angles to the: normal position of the strip '40 and the stripmustgtherefore, be twistedfon its axisa quarterturnin order-to introduce the head 6i through the: notches. When released the strip will then return-tel normal position, and the head will'be locked withinthe base 5? as will be clearly evident. The operationof connecting and disconnecting-the strip with respect to the window B (or the screenwhich, of .coursaalso carries the units 56) isl'thus readily performed withouttools. The base 5l mayhave its central portion formed outinto aboss 62" in order to give 1 clearancefspace' for the head 5! or the base may be ii-xed flatly' to the'window and a recess formed in the window clearance;

In operation, the knob 55 is normally screwed beneath the base to give this tight to prevent movement of the strip 40 and the window is then held in adjusted position. However, by loosening this kn'obthe strip is freed and the window B maybe moved outwardlyor in-i wardly to any desired position; Then by tight ening the knobagain the strip will'be locked, and

will support the window in the adjusted position,

as will be understood; The window is; of course, provided with one strip 40 and carrier-assembly 4| ateach side. To change the window -B for a screen the strips 4c are simplytwistedslightly to lree them/from the connecting units 156, and are then replaced in the units on the screen. The margin'sSZ of the base member 42 and cover 41 are provided with a rib 63. and groove 64 to prevent rotation of the cover as the coil 40a moves in the adjustment of the strip All.

Fig.13 disclosesan assembly identical tothat rather uponareduoed neck 65011 the knob 55' and may be manipulated by the handle 36a to engage to that shown in Fig. 6,. .but this lever is or disengage the loop 34a and, of course, lock or neck 65 prevents lateral displacement of the lever 32a and the lever may be secured in adjusted po- 7 unlock the window. A collar fit fitted over the v sition by turning theknob upjtight to clamp, the

- The carrier assembly 4| may be mounted hori zontally on the window frame Ainstead of vertically, asheretofore shown, and this horizontal position is disclosed in Figs. 1% and 15. The operation is identically the.same,and the window B is held in adjusted position by the strip 40, but, since the strip cannot bend edge'wis'e, as the window opens and closes, the carrier 4| is pivotally mounted by a pin 6? to a bracket 68 secured to the frame A. The entire carrier assembly may thus rock freely in a horizontal plane as the angle of the strip Mivariesin the" opening and closing of the windowor screen.

, From the foregoing it will be apparent that I have provided extremelysimple and effective means for adjusting and'locklng storm windows and screens with respect to a window frame, and which permits the convenient changing of windows and screens without tools.

It is understood that suitable modifications may be made in the structure as disclosed, provided such modifications come within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Having now therefore fully illustrated and described my invention, what I claim to'be new and desire to protect by Letters Patent is:-

l. A device for adjusting a swinging closur member mounted in awindow frame, the same membermounted in a window frame, the same comprising a bracket secured to the frame and having an elongated slot, an arm adjustably connected at one end to the slot and bracket and movable therein for varying its extension from the frame, the opposite end of the armbeing releasably connected with the closure member, a flexible cable connected to opposite endsof the arm, and a pulley supporting the cable between its ends and a1; a point in alignment with the slot in which the armis moved.

'3. A- device for adjusting and locking a closure, the same comprising a carrier assembly and a supporting member "extensible therefrom for engagement with the closure, means on the car'- rier assembly for locking the supporting mem ber in adjusted position, a locking lever pivotally connected with the said locking means for locking engagement with the said closure, and the. said locking means being also 'eifective for locking the lever in an adjusted position.

4. A device for adjusting relatively movable members, the same comprising a bracket secured to one member, an arm adjustably con- 7 nected at one end to said bracket and adjustable thereon, the opposite end of the arm being connected to the other member, a flexible cable connected to opposite ends of the arm and being of greater length than said arm, and a guide means for the cable disposed adjacent one end of the bracket p Q 5. A device for adjusting a movable member relative to a fixed member, the' said movable member being hinged'by one margin to said fixed member, said device comprising an elongated slotted bracket secured to said fixed member, an arm pivotally connected at one end to ing the said hook.. 1 I

said bracket and adjustable lengthwise thereon, in a direction toward and away from the hinged connection of the members, the other end of the said arm being pivotally connected to the movable member, a cable connected at its ends to the ends of the arm, and a guidemeans engaging an intermediate portion of the cable and located in. spaced relation to the bracket engaging end of the arm in a direction toward the hinged connection between the movable and fixed members.

- 6. A device for adjusting storm Windows and screens in a window frame, the same comprising a bracket secured to the frame, an arm adjustably connected at one end to:the bracket the surface of thewindow or screen and having.

an opening in its wall for the pivotal reception of the pin at theouter end of the arm, and a spring secured in the said socket element for engaging the outer end of the arm and normally and releasably retaining the pin in engagement with the socket.

7. A device for adjusting storm windows and screens in a window frame, the same comprising a bracket secured to the frame," an arm adjustably connected at one end. to the bracket and adjustable to. vary the projection of its outer end from the frame, a pingextended from the outer end ofthe arm; exteriorly threaded socket elements screwed into the storm windows and screens, thesaid'socket elements having openings in-their walls for releasable and pivotal engagement with the pin at the outer end of the arm as the windows and screens are changed and replaced in the window frame, and each of the said socket elements including a spring arranged to engage the outer end of the arm and retain the pin'in the said opening. 8. A device foradjusting a movable member with respect to a fixed member, comprising a bracket secured to the fixed member, an arm pivotally connected between the bracket and movable member andadjustable on said bracket, locking means on the bracket for locking the arm in adjusted position, said locking means including a stud and a screw knob thereon, a lock ing lever fulcrumed on the stud, a curved hook extending from the locking lever, and a connecting means secured to the movable member for locking and camming engagement with the said hook to thereby draw the movable member to :closed' position with respect to the fixed member.

9. A device for adjusting and looking a movable member with respect to a fixed member, the same comprising an arm adjustably connected at one end to the fixed member and pivotally connected at its other end to the movable member, means for locking the arm in adjusted positions, a lever associated with the said arm looking means and pivotally connected therewith, a hook extended from 1 one end of the lever for releasable engagement with the movable member, and a handle extending from. the other end of the lever for oscillating the same about its pivotal connection andengaging and releas- ADOLPH RONNING. 

